To change the address on your driving licence in Bangalore, file an address-update application with fresh local address proof such as Aadhaar, passport, a bank passbook, a utility bill or a notarised rental agreement. It usually takes 10 to 15 days. If your licence is from another state, an NOC may be needed first.
Moved house? We update the address on your driving licence with fresh local address proof. If your licence is from another state, an NOC may be required first.
This is also the time to switch an old paper licence to a smart card if you haven't already.
How to apply — step by step
Share your licence & new addressUpload your DL and a current address proof.
NOC, if from another stateFor out-of-state paper licences, we arrange the NOC.
File the changeWe submit the address-change application.
Updated licence dispatchedYour licence with the new address is posted to you.
Documents required for change of address
Application for change of address (Sarathi 'Services on Driving Licence')
Existing driving licence — original + self-attested photocopy
New address proof — original + photocopy (must match the new address exactly)
Identity proof — self-attested photocopy
1–2 recent passport-size photographs
NOC — if the licence is from another state
Cost and timeline
Our service charge for change of address in Bangalore starts at ₹799. It typically takes 10–15 days, with 0–1 RTO visit(s) on your part — usually none.
Why choose Shariff for this
Any local address proof accepted
Smart-card upgrade at the same time
Out-of-state NOC handled
Minimal paperwork from you
Frequently asked questions
Which address proofs are accepted?
Aadhaar, passport, nationalised bank statement/passbook, electricity or BSNL bill, ration card, voter ID, or a notarised rental agreement with a utility bill.
Which address proofs are accepted for a licence address change in Bangalore?
Aadhaar, passport, a nationalised bank passbook or statement, an electricity or BSNL bill, ration card, voter ID, or a notarised rental agreement with a utility bill are all accepted.
Can I update my licence address online in Bangalore?
The application is filed online and in most local cases no RTO visit is needed. An out-of-state licence may need an NOC first, which we arrange.
Can I switch to a smart card while changing my address?
Yes. If you still hold an old paper or laminated licence, we can upgrade it to a chip smart card at the same time as the address update.